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>>>>Steve McConnell, as you probably know, stated that the greatest benefits come from re-fining the top-level design, not by micro-optimizing individual routines or lines. He also stated that in the vast majority of systems, performance isn't critical.
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>>>>In those situations where it is, it won't be known until the application is done, which indicates an inadequancy of the top-level design. It's at this point where micro-optimization can play a significant role.
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>>>Eventually something useful is going to result from every experience. Maybe for the sake of the journey.
>>>Your post just made everybody's time and effort on this thread worthwhile!
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>>>Thanks George!
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>>You're quite welcome, Sorin. Have a great weekend.
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>Yes, thanks George. You and DF gave some really interesting insights here.

You're welcome, also, Jos.

df is one of those people who's posts I make a particular point of reading. Besides considering him a friend, I've always considered him to be one of the most knowledgable, as well as classy people around. His post simply made me think of something I've read in the recent past that I thought might be worth sharing.